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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think cohabitation is on the rise versus marriage, and not just very young people either. I know an awesome couple that have been partners for 20 years - they are both in their 60s. The woman has never married, the man is a divorced dad/grandad. At this point I think he has been with his partner/girlfriend for longer than he was with his ex wife. It just works for them. [b]Why complicate things with marriage.[/b][/quote]
I don't understand why marriage makes a relationship more complicated, especially at that age.  When DH and I got married, not much changed from the year when we were living together, other than pulling our resources together.  But, plenty of people keep separate bank accounts after they get married.[/quote]

It's financial, obviously.  If you don't marry, there are no default laws that say he gets 1/2 your money if you split up, or where your assets will go after death.  Especially if there are step-kids in the picture.  You don't want to be involved in something messy where the 2nd wife gets all the assets and disinherits your bio children.  To avoid that you'd have to set up a prenup, and people don't want to do that.  Not marrying is the easier solution.  [/quote]

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